Supervision
A Word about Sandra
Hello, I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. With approximately 40 years of experience in the human services field, I have worked across various sectors, including government, non-profits, on-reserve communities, international settings, and currently, private practice.
My diversified approach emphasizes body-centered methodologies, focusing on the autonomic nervous system and somatic work. I have substantial supervision experience and actively engage in peer-group consultations with colleagues. Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated effectively both in teams and independently.
In supervision, I adopt a multifaceted approach that encompasses:
Knowledge Acquisition: Emphasizing theoretical aspects of counseling to deepen understanding.
Skill Development: Introducing practical techniques for immediate application in practice.
Self-Exploration: Enhancing self-awareness to understand how counselors’ presence influences their work and learning to harness these insights effectively.
This comprehensive approach aims to foster professional growth and improve client outcomes.
Goals of Supervision
This is a basic list of goals that will be adapted as the group proceeds and according to the overall needs of the group will be expanded on. This is a starting list of knowledge, skill and self areas to focus on.
Knowledge:
Learn the ins and outs of assessment
Understand formulations and treatment plans
Know how to be a great note (session notes) taker within confidentiality and ethical guidelines
Know both cyber and hardcopy practicalities to ensure confidentiality practices
The importance of relationship and how it is used a therapeutic tool
Professionalism – how to work with community partners (shared language and safeguard against confidentiality breaches)
Finding calm before the work can begin – nervous system and pacing for both you and your client
Pacing the story, managing the experience – the story is information and your skill comes from defining what the story means
Understanding the process of starting , working and closing effectively
Working on a team – your ethical commitment to action and problem solving
Skill:
How to do an assessment – questions, options, workplace guidelines, what’s appropriate and what is better left unsaid
Breathwork
Body work including the vagus nerve
Anxiety and NS management
Setting up you and the client for success
How to set up and manage structured case studies
Self:
Know yourself
Know your limits
Trust your guts
We all have stuff, we need to know how to contain our stuff
Stress management
Public presentation – when and where are your boundaries
Leaving the client’s story at the end of the session – discovering the meaning and identifying the issue behind the story will help you set clear goals and relieve the need to carry stories
Next Steps
Apply to your governing body for approval (information will be provided as needed)
Sign up for Group Supervision Sessions
Discuss individual Supervision Sessions to schedule and for pricing
